Study at BI

Housing

BI is proud to offer a housing guarantee for international students. In cooperation with our housing providers, international students can choose from several different housing locations.

Would you like to live at the edge of the forest, with serene lakes as your neighbour? Or do you prefer to live in the city centre with cafés, shops and theatres at your doorstep?

Thanks to BI's housing guarantee for international students, you have several options. And, you may keep your housing choice for the entire period of your studies simply by renewing your housing contract each year.

While completing the application process, you will have the option to choose your own room based on your individual preferences and the availability with our housing partners. We cooperate with several housing providers that offer affordable single rooms in a variety of student housing units across Oslo and in Bergen.

International students at BI Campus Oslo are only guaranteed a room in a student residence if they apply through the Pre-Application for Housing before May 1 for students starting in August (Autumn semester) and October 1 for students starting in January (Spring semester). This does not apply to students at Campus Bergen. Further information about how to apply for housing in Bergen can be found under the “Bergen” section below.

Please note that the housing guarantee only applies to new students at BI arriving in Norway for the first time and who pay the 1250 NOK non-refundable Pre-Application for Housing.

After completing the pre-application for housing, you will receive an email from BI with further instructions. Please follow these instructions carefully to apply directly to your chosen housing provider no later than 1 May (if you are starting in autumn) and 1 October (if you are starting in the spring).

Different rooms in the Student housing BSN

Even if you are waiting on a decision to your admission application, you must still complete the steps above within the given deadline to be guaranteed housing. If you are not admitted to BI, the pre-application fee (1250 NOK) can be refunded. The same applies if your study permit application is rejected.

The majority of the rooms offered in student residences are furnished, but you are not guaranteed a furnished room unless you are an exchange student staying in Norway for less than one year.

In shared accommodation, roommates are not assigned by gender so your roommates may not be the same gender as you.

Student housing is generally the most affordable accommodation you will find in Norway and also one of the best ways to meet new people and quickly build your social network.

Housing Options

In the housing pre-application form, you will be able to see the available housing providers you can choose from. Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so the earlier you apply, the better your chances are of receiving your ideal choice.

If you do not find your preferred housing provider in the pre-application for housing, this indicates that the option is no longer available for BI students and you must choose another provider.

Below you will find the list of the housing providers with whom we cooperate.

Oslo

BSN

Boligstiftelsen Nydalen (BSN) provides housing exclusively for BI students.

The price for a room in a double apartment is 6378 NOK per month for students pursuing a full degree at BI. Expenses for water and electricity are not included in the monthly rent, but internet is included.

For short term rent (exchange students staying 1 semester) the price for a room in a double apartment is 7931 NOK per month. Expenses for hot water, internet, and electricity are included in the monthly rent.

Please note that single rooms in doublet apartments are the only rooms available in the BI housing agreement.

Important: the upper age limit for signing at BSN is 29 years.

BSN is located a 5 minute walk from BI`s campus, in Nydalen.

SiO

SiO is the Foundation for Student Life in Oslo. They offer a range of welfare services for students in Oslo, including student housing. SiO housing units are located across Oslo.

If you are an Exchange student staying 2 semesters, or a Double Degree student staying 2 semesters, please choose SiO as your housing provider if making use of the housing guarantee.

You will find room prices starting from 3482 NOK per month. Rent is paid monthly. Expenses for water, electricity, and internet are normally included in the monthly rent.

Please note that single rooms are the the only room type available in BI's agreement with SiO.

Important: SiO can accept students above 30 years, as long as they apply through the BI Pre-Application for Housing within the deadline.

All units include a private bedroom. Bathroom and kitchen may be shared or private, depending on availability.

The type of housing varies according to price.

Read more about SiO and their housing alternatives.

Diakonhjemmet

Diakonhjemmet housing has a wide range of different units in the attractive area between Majorstuen and Vinderen in Oslo West. BI is easily reached by metro within 20 minutes door to door.

They have 113 student flats between 10 sqm and 20 sqm in size, with shared kitchen and bathroom with other students.

Please note that single rooms are the only room type available in BI's housing agreement with Diakonhjemmet.

Important: The upper age limit for staying at Diakonhjemmet is 29 years.

Prices start from 5000 NOK (including electricity, hot water, and internet).

Read more about Diakonhjemmet

Anker

Anker has several housing options all over Oslo. The rooms vary in size and price. Several of Anker's rooms are studio flats where the residents have their own kitchenette and bathroom.

Popular locations include “Sandakerveien” which is only a 5 minute walk from BI's campus Oslo. If you want to live in the city center, Anker also offers rooms in very central locations, such as Storgata and Københavngata.

Anker is the only housing provider that offers rooms for couples in the BI agreement. You must indicate in the pre-application form that you want a couple room in Anker to get an offer. Note: Family rooms are not available. It is not possible to live with children in the couple room.

Important: The upper age limit for staying at Anker is 29 years.

Prices for a room at Anker start at 7700 NOK and up per month. Rent includes hot water, electricity, and internet for most rooms.

Read more about Anker

Bergen

Sammen

The student welfare organisation, Sammen, provides housing for students enrolled at BI’s campus in Bergen.

International students benefit from a housing guarantee, which is provided to those who follow the application instructions and apply within the established deadline.

For more information on housing options in Bergen and how to apply, please visit Sammen’s webpage at the link below. After applying directly to Sammen before the deadline 15 May, please notify BI by sending an email to info@bi.no.

Read more about Sammen